Sep 19
Profitability outlook for wheat storage improves, but tight global supplies bring risk of price volatility. A modest rebound in U.S. wheat production and supplies is improving the outlook for profitability among grain elevators that store wheat. Futures market carries have improved for all three major classes of wheat and the buy basis is widening following …
Sep 19
The office of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) is accepting applications for service academy nominations for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy, U.S Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, does not require a congressional nomination …
Sep 19
This week, leaders from the Republican Main Street Caucus and the House Freedom Caucus worked in good faith to negotiate a 31-day continuing resolution that seeks to secure the border, fund our military and veterans, and rein in out-of-control spending. The negotiations took place between Representatives Stephanie Bice, Dusty Johnson, Kelly Armstrong, Byron Donalds, Chip …
Sep 19
Using the GREET model will support investments by farmers, oilseed processors and domestic producers to meet the SAF Grand Challenge. Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America, the American Soybean Association, the National Oilseed Processors Association, and the U.S. Canola Association delivered a letter to Senior Advisor John Podesta urging the Biden administration to support the investments …
Sep 19
American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch presented testimony today on behalf of AFBF and its membership at the ongoing Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula hearing. This is the third time an AFBF representative has testified at the hearing. AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan previously testified on cheese and butter pricing and milk composition. The testimony focuses …
Sep 19
Lack of Handwashing Continues to be a Concern. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is releasing during Food Safety Education Month the results from the final year of a five-year study that observed how consumers prepared meals. The study was produced by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) as part of their efforts to …
Sep 19
The Oklahoma State Fair is currently taking place, running from September 14th through the 24th. Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with Scott Munz at the Oklahoma State Fair about this year’s event. This year, Munz said, is the fullest the fair has been in a while. Some of the attractions at the fair include …
Sep 19
Agtonomy Debuts Autonomous Electrostatic Smart Spray Integration at FIRA USA . Agtonomy, a leading software and services company specializing in advanced autonomous and AI solutions for agriculture, announced today a partnership with OnTarget to develop an all-electric, electrostatic autonomous smart sprayer, ushering in the next generation of advanced, smart spray solutions for sustainable agriculture. The first …
Sep 19
Editor’s Note- Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays was one of three judges at the 2023 State Fair of Oklahoma DairyMAX Cow to Cone Ice Cream Contest- and he talked with fellow judge and dairy producer Angie Meyer about her involvement in checkoff efforts for both the beef and dairy industries. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, …
Sep 19
American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, a detailed update of the Company’s commitment to the principles of Sustainable Agriculture, which is at the center of its Environmental, Social Responsibility, and Governance (ESG) initiative. With the 39-page report, the Company focuses on the central role …
